President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday extended heartfelt condolences to the National Assembly, government and people of Plateau State over the demise of Sen Ignatius Longjan who represented Plateau South.
A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), in Abuja on Monday said the president commiserates with the family, friends and political associates of the senator, who served the state as a deputy governor, 2011-2015, and had also served the country as a career diplomat for many years.
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President Buhari affirmed that the senator had been steadfast, loyal and diligent in serving the country and his contributions to peace and stability in the state will always be remembered.
The president prayed that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the departed rest, and comfort his family and constituency.
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